# Latest

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## [2017 Ford Escape - swollen lug nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-swollen-lug-nuts/143511)

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**Author:** [@BruceEmeson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceEmeson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 11:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-swollen-lug-nuts/143511 "2019-07-03T11:23:01Z")

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swollen lug nuts. You had a story about swollen lug nuts. Can you send it to me?

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## [2019 Buick Encore headrest issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-encore-headrest-issue/143496)

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**Author:** [@MaryAnneTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryAnneTaylor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 11:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-encore-headrest-issue/143496 "2019-07-03T11:16:11Z")

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Buick Encore, 2019 – Headrests are uncomfortable and push my head forward and down. Causes neck strain and headache if driving for any length of time. Extremely uncomfortable! In my last Buick Encore (2016) I was able…

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## [2008 GMC Acadia thermostat rose, but coolant was OK](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-thermostat-rose-but-coolant-was-ok/143569)

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**Author:** [@Rao22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rao22)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-thermostat-rose-but-coolant-was-ok/143569 "2019-07-03T05:20:05Z")

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My car thermostat is rises, AC stopped engine power also come down and radiator fan started but coolant temperature was ok

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## [1988 Ford Super Duty F-53 Motorhome - blue smoke from the exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-super-duty-f-53-motorhome-blue-smoke-from-the-exhaust/143470)

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**Author:** [@ray24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ray24)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-super-duty-f-53-motorhome-blue-smoke-from-the-exhaust/143470 "2019-07-03T04:55:48Z")

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I have a carburated ford engine (454?) in my 1988 motor home. when I started it after sitting for awhile, it blue a lot of blue/white smoke from exhaust. I suspect that the fuel pump failed. are there any other thoughts …

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## [Craigslist now charging to sell cars & Facebook Marketplace Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craigslist-now-charging-to-sell-cars-facebook-marketplace-issues/143052)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craigslist-now-charging-to-sell-cars-facebook-marketplace-issues/143052 "2019-07-03T02:36:30Z")

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I haven’t been involved in the sale sites too much lately but found out about this recently. I am not sure it will be a bad thing either as it may cut out a lot of the total junk, crazies, scams, etc. I used to think…

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## [Blinker continues clicking when turn signals are off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-continues-clicking-when-turn-signals-are-off/50450)

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**Author:** [@banswerer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/banswerer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-continues-clicking-when-turn-signals-are-off/50450 "2010-07-28T04:37:31Z")

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A friend has a Toyota Camry 1998. All 4 turn indicaters, examined from outside, blink correctly when the hazard button is depressed/released and when the turn indicator is positioned left/right/off. The problem…

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## [Fixing a radiator spout in 1999 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-a-radiator-spout-in-1999-honda-civic/143546)

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**Author:** [@janicem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janicem)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-a-radiator-spout-in-1999-honda-civic/143546 "2019-07-03T01:59:15Z")

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Can a radiator spout that is broken be fixed without getting a new radiator. I have a 1999 Honda Civic EX.

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## [Seat track lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-track-lock/142880)

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**Author:** [@mperry\_153483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mperry_153483)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-track-lock/142880 "2019-07-03T01:56:35Z")

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Does anyone know a source for a track lock for the seat rails? I had them years ago, but can’t find one today. These were a small piece of metal you’d lock in the seat tracks, preventing it from moving past a certain poi…

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## [Ac does not work because](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-does-not-work-because/143466)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-does-not-work-because/143466 "2019-07-03T01:24:50Z")

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Found out why my ac does not work. Mechanic figured ac condenser was in way when they changed radiator!

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## [2014 Ford Escape knocking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-knocking-sound/143536)

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**Author:** [@JimBarrett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimBarrett)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-knocking-sound/143536 "2019-07-03T01:19:37Z")

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knocking in rear on a 2014 ford escape, speeds up as tires turn

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## [Mustang Stalling and will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-stalling-and-will-not-start/143532)

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**Author:** [@Mike\_Jonas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Jonas)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-stalling-and-will-not-start/143532 "2019-07-03T00:39:09Z")

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I was driving down the highway until the engine until the engine check light came on. I pulled over to see what it was and it was for “p0420”- Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold, I knew I had a cat delete so I th…

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## [87 Dakota LoadFlite A998 automatic transmission band adjustment puzzler, with slippage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-dakota-loadflite-a998-automatic-transmission-band-adjustment-puzzler-with-slippage/143223)

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**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-dakota-loadflite-a998-automatic-transmission-band-adjustment-puzzler-with-slippage/143223 "2019-07-02T23:52:14Z")

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This is a puzzler for those conversant with vintage Dodge/Chrysler ATs. This transmission has 170,000 miles and was serviced at regular intervals, never flushed, but filter and oil changed and band adjustments. Here’s wh…

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## [2017 Nissan Rogue rolled backwards in Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-rolled-backwards-in-drive/143529)

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**Author:** [@Cheryl28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheryl28)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-rolled-backwards-in-drive/143529 "2019-07-02T23:51:08Z")

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Today after I started up my rouge and put it into drive it started rolling backwards , scared me. So I turned it off and put it into drive finally wheat forward.what could cause this, I am worried.

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## [2013 VW Jetta still chugging and not starting after dealer "fixed" it, any ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-vw-jetta-still-chugging-and-not-starting-after-dealer-fixed-it-any-ideas/143527)

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**Author:** [@Serena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serena)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-vw-jetta-still-chugging-and-not-starting-after-dealer-fixed-it-any-ideas/143527 "2019-07-02T22:48:16Z")

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After getting a new purge valve for car not starting after getting gas, car decided not to start sometimes on humid or hot evenings instead. No one could diagnose it because it wouldn’t act up for them. So I took it to t…

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## [2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-m-class-power-loss/143523)

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**Author:** [@GeraldSBoler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldSBoler)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-m-class-power-loss/143523 "2019-07-02T21:15:45Z")

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It looses power when drive for more than a couple hours, its like it goes limp and I have to pull over and turn the engine off for about 5 min. then it will be fine for a while again.

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## [Temporary - 2 different tire sizes, same size per axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-2-different-tire-sizes-same-size-per-axle/143222)

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**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-2-different-tire-sizes-same-size-per-axle/143222 "2019-07-02T20:27:02Z")

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Continuation of https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-these-wheels-fit-my-car I picked up the wheels and the tires today for 2006 Sentra. The wheels and tires are from 2008 Sentra. The wheels are in mint condition but on…

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## [2008 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-cobalt-fuel-line/143502)

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**Author:** [@koch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/koch)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-cobalt-fuel-line/143502 "2019-07-02T20:03:19Z")

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how to change fuel line

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## [Brake answers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-answers/143517)

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**Author:** [@Candace\_Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Candace_Johnson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-answers/143517 "2019-07-02T19:55:07Z")

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I have a 08 equinox and my tires keep locking took it to a repair shop and they told me that the brakes wasn’t bleed right could this be the reason cause I had my brakes done at car x and it didn’t start happening until …

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## [2017 Toyota RAV4 glove box lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-glove-box-lock/143516)

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**Author:** [@czxczx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/czxczx)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-glove-box-lock/143516 "2019-07-02T19:46:12Z")

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Glove box lock is not working

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## [The Stuttering Subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-stuttering-subaru/143406)

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**Author:** [@MattGlaza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MattGlaza)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-stuttering-subaru/143406 "2019-07-02T17:37:24Z")

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For the past month or so I’ve had an issue with my 2005 Subaru WRX where the engine likes to stutter for a split second when revving from idle. The issue is not consistent, it happens the most when I apply throttle from …

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## [No bus message, engine won’t fire, or runs rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-bus-message-engine-won-t-fire-or-runs-rough/138483)

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**Author:** [@Sciencemagic1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sciencemagic1)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-bus-message-engine-won-t-fire-or-runs-rough/138483 "2019-07-02T14:20:35Z")

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1999 Dodge 3500 van. When trying to crank, engine turns over, but does not fire. No bus appears in the odometer window. Letting the vehicle sit for a few minutes resolves the problem sometimes. But the engine will rough …

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## [Lexus IS 350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-350/143455)

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**Author:** [@Joe.bruno64\_154058](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe.bruno64_154058)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-350/143455 "2019-07-02T13:47:14Z")

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I am looking at a Lexus at Copart. The auto check says no damage and doesn’t even show the supposed hail damage. A car fax shows that there is structural damage. Car fax or auto check show no accidents. I need some opini…

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## [2014 BMW X3 - Will it die?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-x3-will-it-die/143399)

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**Author:** [@Caroline23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caroline23)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-x3-will-it-die/143399 "2019-07-02T13:15:36Z")

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Not having any problems as of today , but have just owned this vehicle for a week so far , I’ve had great experiences, just wandering from a lot of reviews I’ve read if I’ve made a mistake , I really do love this SUV , b…

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## [Do our cars have to be warmed up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-our-cars-have-to-be-warmed-up/143299)

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**Author:** [@ScottO\_Hare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottO_Hare)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-our-cars-have-to-be-warmed-up/143299 "2019-07-02T12:17:33Z")

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Dear CarTalk, Who is right? We have a 2003 Honda Odyssey & a 2007 Nissan Frontier. I try to let the Frontier warm up a couple minutes, but my wife insists that our cars don’t need warming up. I argue that the warm up cy…

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## [2003 Acura RSX losing power and shutting off at stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-rsx-losing-power-and-shutting-off-at-stop/143493)

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**Author:** [@Marc28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marc28)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-rsx-losing-power-and-shutting-off-at-stop/143493 "2019-07-02T11:57:29Z")

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My vehicle is losing power and shutting off when it comes to a complete stop.

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## [2004 Nissan Quest jerks when idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-jerks-when-idling/143490)

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**Author:** [@Taiwo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taiwo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-jerks-when-idling/143490 "2019-07-02T11:51:15Z")

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I have 2004 Nissan Quest. It jerks while idle and go off. Scanned and have P0345 code. Bank 2 camshaft sensor replaced still problem persist and code isn’t cleared.

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## [2005 Buick Rendezvous - overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-overheating/143485)

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**Author:** [@AngelaMarieHudgens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AngelaMarieHudgens)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-overheating/143485 "2019-07-02T11:48:23Z")

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2005 buick ron… keeps over heating new water pump. I have no thermostat new hoses new battery fan seems to come on goes on red after driving 20 min want get to more than half way Mark if I’m not seating. I just don’t no …

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## [6 minute measurement with string puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-minute-measurement-with-string-puzzler/84852)

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**Author:** [@kenberthiaume](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenberthiaume)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-minute-measurement-with-string-puzzler/84852 "2019-07-02T07:04:05Z")

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6 minute measurement with string puzzler

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## [Infinity CD player jammed. Stays on even when cars off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinity-cd-player-jammed-stays-on-even-when-cars-off/143156)

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**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinity-cd-player-jammed-stays-on-even-when-cars-off/143156 "2019-07-02T04:26:59Z")

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2004 Kia amanti The infinity 6 CD player lights stay on even when the keys are out of ignition! The lights constantly blinks orange and green until my car battery dies off. When I try to actually use the CD player, it …

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## [1995 4Runner shudders - torque converter or transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-4runner-shudders-torque-converter-or-transmission/143458)

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**Author:** [@didgplayer\_154061](https://community.cartalk.com/u/didgplayer_154061)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-4runner-shudders-torque-converter-or-transmission/143458 "2019-07-02T03:12:57Z")

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Recently my 4Runner (290K mi) has developed a strange issue. This starts at highway speeds, once the engine has warmed up. It’s a re-occurring single jerk, intermittent and irregular, feels similar to another car that ha…

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